2016 Alpine Skiing News

Legendary Bates coach Bob Flynn passed away on July 31, 2016. On this episode of the Bobcast we take a look at his life and legacy over the course of his 50 years at Bates. We also get a summer Bates athletics update from Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh.

Robert C. “Bob” Flynn, a three-sport head coach at Bates who elevated the skiing program to national prominence and whose warmth and loyalty to his athletes embodied “the force, the spirit, and the iconic Bobcat zen” of Bates athletics, died July 31, 2016, at age 83.

Kelsey Chenoweth, Sierra Ryder and Hannah Johnson all placed among the top 15 individuals in the women's slalom, leading the Bates alpine ski team to an outstanding final day of alpine competition at the Colby Carnival on Saturday at Sugarloaf.

Sophomore Hannah Johnson placed a career-best 13th out of 70 competitors in the women's slalom, highlighting the second and final day of the Bates Carnival for the host Bobcat alpine ski team on Saturday at Sunday River.

Junior captain Kelsey Chenoweth tied her career-best carnival finish, placing 10th out of 60 competitors in the giant slalom as the EISA carnival season began Friday at the Bates Carnival at Sunday River.